Costeño Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Costeño Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got surf, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is sittin' right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises on that front.

The whole period is dominated by a consistent NE swell, but it's mostly on the smaller, weaker side, especially the first ten days or so. The energy levels are all over the place, sometimes feelin' pretty average, but on the 20th of August and the 22nd, we do see a jump in the combined swell energy (459 and 481), so the ocean's got a bit more push behind it then, even if it's not huge.

For the beginning of this run, Wednesday the 19th of August is a real mixed bag. The morning's got a light cross-onshore breeze, makin' things a bit bumpy. But check out the Wednesday afternoon – the wind goes dead glassy. The swell is a modest 5ft from the NE with a period of 7 seconds. The wave energy is still moderate at 189, but that glassy surface is a major positive, givin' you the cleanest conditions you'll see all week. It's not gonna be pumping, but for a beginner-friendly spot that's consistent, this is your best chance for a real nice, rippable wave.

From Thursday the 20th through to Tuesday the 2nd of September, it's a real slog. The swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft, mostly from the NE, but that period stays short, under 8 seconds. For a beach break like this, that means weak, crumbly waves. Mornings are usually a bit grotty with a light cross-onshore, and afternoons often have that risk of a thunderstorm. A couple of afternoons, like Monday the 24th and Wednesday the 26th of August, glass off again, but the swell's got that same short period feel. It's surfable, but you're gonna be workin' for it.

Now, hold onto your board, because things get a bit more interestin' right at the end. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, the swell picks up to a solid 7ft from the NE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 653, which is solid. That's some proper push. Overnight into Thursday the 3rd of September, it's still holdin' at 7ft from the NE with a period of 9 seconds and energy at 636. Keep in mind, for a beginner spot, 5ft is gettin' big, and over 8ft, it's expert territory. The morning has a light cross-onshore, but for the size, it's manageable. This is the standout of the whole outlook – a proper pulse of groundswell energy that could serve up some of the best waves of the whole forecast period. It's deep into the future, so treat it like a good rumour for now, but keep your eye on it.

So, if you're lookin' for a clean, small-wave session, aim for the glassy afternoons this week. If you want some real power and don't mind a bigger crowd showin' up for it, that swell at the start of September is the one to wait for. The stretch from August 27th through the 31st is pretty dead, with energy levels droppin' below 100, so don't expect much then.

Stay stoked, see ya in the water.
Rusty

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